Obituaries

May 30, 2024

Carlen Lloyd Lamppa, age 76 of Aurora and formerly of Embarrass died Thursday, May 30, 2024 in Essentia St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth. He was born June 23, 1947 in Virginia, son of Lloyd Bernhardt "Bernie" and Beatrice "Bea" Ranta, graduated in 1965 from Grand Island, Nebraska High School, and attended Virginia Junior College. Carl enlisted...

May 21, 2024

Marilyn J. (Tanttari) Somero, 85, a longtime resident of Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at Essentia Health in Virginia.

Marilyn was born on May 1, 1939, in Ely, Minnesota, the daughter of Swan and Viena Tanttari. She graduated from Ely Memorial High School and Ely Junior College.

On September 3, 1960, she...

May 21, 2024

Lavina Johanna Gilbert, 87 of Mountain Iron died peacefully Tuesday, May 21, 2024. She was born December 8, 1936, in Snellman MN, the daughter of Ernest and Aileen (Sandback) Parker. She was a 1955 graduate of Chisholm High School. Lavina married James (Jim) Gilbert on June 11, 1955.

Lavina was a Homemaker for many years,...

May 18, 2024

Molly Jean Poole, age 79, longtime resident of Virginia died Saturday, May 18, 2024, at the Fairview Range Medical Center with family at her side.  She was born December 10, 1944, in Hibbing, MN, the daughter of Harvey and Teresa (McCauley) Miles.  She was a graduate of Hibbing High School.  Molly was united in marriage to Ron...

May 14, 2024

Dr. John Victor Urick passed away quietly at his lake home on Tuesday evening, May 14, 2024.

John was born on April 17, 1933, to Victor and Lily Erdine (Nordstrom) Urick in Biwabik, Minnesota. He graduated from Biwabik High School in 1951. John was drafted and served two years in the Army. He would fondly...

May 13, 2024

Flynn D. Adams, age 49, longtime resident of Hibbing died Monday, May 13, 2024, at Essentia Health St. Mary's in Duluth.  He was born March 26, 1975 in Palatka, Florida the son of Tyronne and Gail Adams.  He was a graduate of Cotton High School.

Flynn was a craftsman – building log homes and creating...

May 10, 2024

Carol Ann "Cookie" Bilben, 76, of Virginia, Minnesota passed away May 10, 2024, at her home.  She was born on September 5, 1947, in Los Angeles, California.

She is survived by son Tony Volanty, daughter-in-law Connie and grandson Colton all of Olathe, Kansas, and brother George Usher of Arizona.

Cookie had many friends...

May 7, 2024

Russell Allen Edman, age 97, a longtime resident of Babbitt died Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at Heritage Manor in Chisholm. He was born December 27, 1926 in Hibbing, the son of Seth and Lillian (Taylor) Edman. Russell served aboard the USS McCall in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater during WWII; and married Jane Higginbotham on August 28, 1948 in...

Apr 30, 2024

Rebecca Lynn "Becky" Swan ("Waawiyaasinokwe" = Whirlwind Woman), age 45 of Virginia, died unexpectedly Tuesday, April 30, 2024 in her home. She was born June 11, 1978 in Bemidji, the daughter of Victor Swan and Dawn Rae Sam. Becky grew up in Tower, moved to Virginia and graduated from Virginia High School. She was employed by the...

Apr 23, 2024

Shirley (Hall) Bjellos passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, surrounded by her family.  Shirley was born on July 7, 1936, in Pool Location (Hibbing, MN) and lived there until she graduated from Hibbing High School in 1954.  Shirley attended Hibbing Junior college, which is when she met her husband, Michael.  They exchanged marriage vows on...

Apr 13, 2024

Bernard Thomas "Bernie" Mettler, age 60 of Long Prairie, MN, died tragically in a UTV accident on Saturday, April 13, 2024. He was born on September 3, 1963 in Wessington Springs, South Dakota, to Thomas and Margaret (Simmons) Mettler. He moved with his family to Swanville, Minnesota at the age of two. Bernie spent his formative years...

Apr 10, 2024

Borghild Joanne "Buttons" Carlson, age 84 of Virginia died Wednesday, April 10, 2024, with her daughter by her side after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born May 25, 1939 in Milaca, MN the daughter of Herman and Norma (Skoog) Anderson. Buttons grew up in Williams and was married to Ardean "Dean" Carlson on May 23,...

Apr 9, 2024

Charles (Chuck) William Bystrom, respected businessman and adored husband, father, grandfather, and friend was called home to God and reunited with family on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. Born May 7, 1954 in Baudette, Minnesota to father, Merle Bystrom and mother, Tillian (Martinson) Bystrom, Charles had an adventurous childhood in Cook, Minnesota surrounded by the lakes and rivers...

Apr 9, 2024

Duane "Red" Schroeder of Hibbing, MN, passed away peacefully of natural causes with his wife by his side at their home on April 9th, 2024, at the age of 89 years.  He was born in the family home near Akeley, MN, on May 14, 1934 the son of Herman and Alice (Werth) Schroeder.  He attended school in...

Apr 7, 2024

Jean Marie Guy (nee Barany), 89, passed away April 7, 2024 in Virginia, Minnesota.  Jean was born on August 15, 1934 in Ashland, WI.  She was a proud Ondossagon High School Aggie graduate of 1952. Jean was united in marriage to Jack Leroy Guy on June 21, 1952 at Saron Lutheran Church in Ashland, WI. Jean was...

Apr 6, 2024

Joyce Lila Marie Solinger, age 84, longtime resident of Mt. Iron, MN, died Saturday, April 6, 2024, at Essentia Health St. Mary's in Duluth.  She was born April 12, 1939, in Hibbing, MN, the daughter of Matt and Lillian (Gibson) Maki.  She was a graduate of Hibbing High School.  Joyce was united in Marriage to LeeRoy G....

Apr 5, 2024

Marian Beverly (Johnson) Holmes, 93, longtime resident of Virginia died on Friday, April 5th, 2024 due to complications from recent surgery.  Marian (aka Nana Marian and Nana the Great) was born on March 12, 1931 in Duluth to Herbert and Grace Johnson.  She was a proud graduate of Central High School where she was active in just...

Apr 1, 2024

Surrounded by her family, Carol Mae Olson, age 87, longtime resident of Hibbing, MN, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 1, 2024, following a courageous battle with cancer. Born on May 31, 1936, in Roseau, MN, Carol was the daughter of Henry and Gena Halvorson.  She was a graduate of Roseau High School.  She was...

Apr 1, 2024

Paul Marsyla, 41, passed away unexpectantly at his home on April 1, 2024.  Paul was born on October 11, 1982 to Liz Ratai and Pat Marsyla in Virginia, Minnesota.  Paul loved the outdoors from an early age, especially the 4-wheeler rides with his Grandpa Joe.  During the summer months Paul would have "throttle therapy" while riding his...

Mar 26, 2024

Dorothy Joan Cox, age 87, lifelong resident of Hibbing and Side Lake died Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Chisholm.  She was born December 1, 1936, the daughter of Adolph and Ethel Mattson.  Dorothy was united in marriage to Edward Cox, Jr. on June 2, 1954, in Hibbing.

Dorothy had a...